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homicide

[hom-uh-sahyd, hoh-muh-] / ˈhɒm əˌsaɪd, ˈhoʊ mə- /


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Prosecutors are holding a trial in Argentina, accusing Diego Maradona’s medical team of “simple homicide with eventual intent” in his 2020 death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

These trends emerged despite the mayor's assertion that London's per capita homicide rate has fallen to its lowest level on record.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The abolitionists also assert that women should be punished not for abortion but for homicide.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Extreme ideas are shaping a campaign which features a record 35 candidates, as Peru confronts soaring extortion and a homicide rate that has more than doubled since 2018.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It entailed Reggie pleading to two counts of negligent homicide, both class A misdemeanors.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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